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LAURA JANE MCALPINE
Born: May 03, 1972
Date of Passing: Aug 12, 2019
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLAURA JANE MCALPINE
May 3, 1972 – August 12, 2019
Laura Jane McAlpine and Alan McIntyre:
No greater love ("M&M").
Laura shares her luminous light through: love, strength, song and, above all else, faith. Laura's lifelong passion was singing and performing. She raised the roof, hearts and spirits by way of Handel's Messiah, Sondheim and Gershwin, Leonard Cohen and Heine, Schumann and Lysenko ...
Her vibrant, vivacious, creative spirit: holds fiercely loyal friendships, it braves battles and it loves without end – unapologetically.
Those warmed by her love include: her life love Alan; Jeanie and Gerry (Mom and Dad); Deb, Cheryl and Di (sisters); Jen, Mel, Nicole and Amy (nieces); Te-Greg and Sam (nephews); Laila Grace (great-niece); Stacey and Greg (brothers) who all too recently passed on before her to help prepare her place with them, and her precious Erin. Laura is also loved and missed by Kai and Scout, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fans.
As a freelance opera singer, Laura's soaring vocal gift was honed at School of Music - Brandon University, University of Manitoba and University of Toronto (B.A. Honours). Her performances with Manitoba Opera Chorus, Canadian Opera Company Chorus, Elmer Iseler Singers (Mezzo Soprano), Rainbow Stage, Highgate Road and Three Day Band (to name a few) were admired by countless fans.
After a 10 week journey dealing with cancer, Laura's ferocity (familiar to all who knew her well) was met by a peace-filled passing ... on her terms ... with grace.
Thank you to all the staff at St. "Charlie's" Hospital in Perth who cared and advocated for her journey home to Winnipeg. Thank you to the Health Sceinces Centre teams of Dr. Dawe, Dr. Christiansen, "Dr. Sandy", Dr. Rathod, Christy and Theresa and to Dr. S. Iskander and Devarshi, along with all those attentive, warm smiling faces at CancerCare and the precious Angels from "Home Care".
We miss her. We believe this is a new beginning for Lo and her Light. We believe she's singing - Don't stop me now - Never enough and we sing back sleep now our little one.
In lieu of flowers or donations ... In Laura's words ... FOCUS: Be kind. Be brave. Be grateful.
"Do not fear, only believe."
Join us for a Celebration of Laura on Thursday, August 22, 2019, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., remarks: 7:00 p.m., Victoria Inn Winnipeg, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3. *** Hotel room block rates available.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2019
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Sa puno godina kašnjenja, slušajući YT, uočio sam lijepu, mladu pjevačicu kako pjeva He was despised od G.F.Handela iz opere Mesija. Od tada me zarobio njezin ljupki mezzosopran te sam postao njezin poštovatelj. Tužan sam jer nje više nema, i što je zauvijek umuknuo njezin sjajan vokal i ugasile se njezine lijepe vedre oči. Izražavam sućut majci Jeannie i ocu Gerriy, i cijeloj obitelji. Nikola Maković, Velika Mlaka, Hrvatska - Posted by: Nikola Maković (Laurin poštovatelj) on: Oct 31, 2023
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I met this beautiful woman once during her care. It would be the day she would become an angel. Her eyes were shining and after everything she smiled and still thanked me. Her mom showed enormous strength and spirit at this time. Of all the world has to offer, two people that will remain in my memory and heart. - Posted by: Tammy (Acquaintance ) on: Aug 23, 2019
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My heart goes out to Uncle Gerry, Aunt Jeannie, Deborah, Cheryl, Alan, and anyone that knew Laura. She was a kind, loving, sweet, talented person. She is missed and will be in our hearts forever. Sing Angel! - Posted by: Brenda Buchanan (Cousin) on: Aug 23, 2019
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Laura's spirit 'sings' -as her words inspire us to be kind, brave and grateful. - Posted by: Joan Karasevich Schellenberg (A respectful admirer) on: Aug 21, 2019
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Gerry and Jeannie, and family, I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss in your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Fran Ferguson (Family friend) on: Aug 21, 2019
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Laura. Such a beautiful talented young woman. Peace be with you all. - Posted by: Linda Uhrich (Friend) on: Aug 20, 2019
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My heartfelt condolences to Jeanie, Gerry, Deb and family. Laura was a special person; who sang like an angel. Godspeed, Laura. Now you sing with angels! - Posted by: Lou-Anne Buhr (Friend of the family) on: Aug 19, 2019
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Gerry and Jeanny, so sorry to read of Laura's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Dorothy Jackson (Friend of parents) on: Aug 17, 2019
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Laura was a brilliant singer and a wonderful friend. She brightened up any room she walked into. Sincere condolences to Jeanie and Gerry and everyone else in her family. Shine on, Laura. - Posted by: Chuck Kroeker (Friend and bandmate) on: Aug 17, 2019
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I enjoyed having Laura as a singer in the Deer Park United Church Choir (Toronto) for many years. She was always well prepared and sang musically. If she had a solo it was sung beautifully. It was a pleasure to work with her and.... we enjoyed the pirogies she brought to choir parties! - Posted by: William Wright (Conductor of Deer Park United Church Choir) on: Aug 17, 2019